CODE CHANGE CLASS

Big changes are coming Jan. 1st to Oregon’s building codes. Traditional framing methods will no longer pass inspection and greater energy efficiency measures will be required. Stay on top of these changes andavoid getting burned by costly corrections.

ENERGY CODEBig changes are coming to the new 2017 Oregon Energy Code, andyour traditional methods of house framing will no longer passinspection. Both headers and wall corners will have to be frameddifferently than in the past in order to accommodate insulation. There will be increased insulation requirements for walls, ceilingsand floors, and perhaps most significantly, the options table hasbeen entirely replaced with much tighter requirements.Additionally, all lighting will now have to be 100% CFL or LED bulbsand all plumbing fixtures will have to be EPA WaterSense certified.

ADDITIONAL CODESA host of other changes are being made to Oregon’s structural,mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes. While some of thechanges are more restrictive, many of the changes are positivechanges that provide greater flexibility and options.

WHO SHOULD ATTENDAll builders, remodelers, engineers, architects, designers as well asframing, insulation, electrical, mechanical, drywall and plumbingcontractors are urged to attend this class to avoid costly andtime-consuming corrections that will be faced by contractorsunfamiliar with these changes.

These code changes will apply to all structures permitted afterJanuary 1st, 2018, and are optional between October 1st andDecember 31st of this year.

CLASS PRICE & LOCATION

Classes are FREE for HBA members and $30 for non-members. All classes will be held at the Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry in the auditorium at 626 High Street NE, Salem, OR 97301. Free parking is available across the street from CCBI in the Marion Square Parkade parking garage.